The Richard Bauer Award for outstanding contribution to the performing arts in the Washington Area was awarded to: Richard Bauer in 2002 The League of Washington Theaters Ted VanGriethusen Jerry Whiddon A special Richard Bauer Award for WAPAVA founder, Jim Taylor in 2005 The video collection at the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library was dedicated as the James J. Taylor Collection in 2005. This drawing by Richard Bauer depicts his make-up for his role in the 1998-99 Olney Theatre production of Camille. Richard did such drawings for many of his roles. They show the merging of an actor and a part in the creation of the on-stage portrayal of a role.